Sourcing Group Lead Buyer Control Systems & Mechatronics (f/m/d)

In procurement, you will be responsible for selected product groups within the Control Systems & Mechatronics category. You will develop appropriate product group strategies, build a competitive supplier base and ensure a reliable supply for PALFINGER’s product lines. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently manage defined product groups, monitor procurement markets and identify relevant market trends and developments 

• Select, assess and qualify suppliers; negotiate contracts and prices; and support ongoing series production 

• Work closely with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Customer Service and Logistics to ensure effective coordination of quality, delivery schedules and planning 

• Conduct price and value analyses, including total cost assessments, to support well-founded procurement decisions

• Support project management and continuously improve procurement processes

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Commercial or technical education in mechatronics, electrical engineering or electronics (apprenticeship, technical college, university of applied sciences or university degree); further training in strategic procurement is an advantage 

• Professional experience in a commercial or technical role, as well as experience in strategic procurement - ideally in an international environment 

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, a confident manner when working with internal and external partners, and the ability to represent the company externally 

• Proficiency in MS 365 applications; experience with SAP R/3 or S/4HANA is an advantage 

• German and fluent, negotiation-level English; willingness to travel internationally (10%)

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home 

• Further training and international career opportunities 

• Corporate health management "PALfit" 

• Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy 

• Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER 

• Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits